PAC Lab Article Written By Brittany Armstrong
We hope this November brings you together with loved ones and that you share many thoughts of gratitude while celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday. We are thankful for researchers who dedicate time and effort to studying Alzheimer’s disease. We are eternally grateful for those who participate in studies learning about this disease.
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, designated in 1983 by President Ronald Reagan. The goal was to raise awareness of the disease and the levels of care needed for someone affected. At that time there were fewer than 2 million people in America diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Today, approximately 6.9 million Americans have been diagnosed.
Research studies, such as the PAAD-2 Study at UNCG, examine this disease to better understand risk factors and improve prevention strategies. We can’t change our genes and we can’t stop aging, but we may be able to make lifestyle adjustments to reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Check out our article about what you can and can’t control about the aging process.
